10 reasons for a trip to Leipzig
Bach, Wagner and the Thomanerchor
Leipzig is not only considered the music capital of Germany, but also one of THE music cities in the whole of Europe. Many important musicians such as Johann Sebastian Bach and Robert Schumann were active in Leipzig. Richard Wagner was born here and began his musical education in Leipzig. The Leipziger Notenspur leads right through the city center, taking you past all of the composers' homes and places of work. For those interested in music in Leipzig, we can also recommend a visit to the Oper Leipzig: The building is not only an absolute eye-catcher visually - the program is also diverse and varied. Opposite is the Gewandhaus, an equally breathtaking building in which the Gewandhausorchester regularly performs. And when we talk about music in Leipzig, there's no getting around the Thomanerchor! As one of the oldest choirs in the world, it is also known for Bach's former role as director of the ensemble and also performs several times a week in Leipzig. Goosebumps feeling pre-programmed in St. Thomas Church.
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An eventful history
The history of Leipzig is long and impressive. If you want to trace Leipzig's history during your stay in the city, we recommend taking a look at the Museum of City History. This is where all the information is collected, archived and presented in exhibitions and collections. Leipzig is also known as the City of the Peaceful Revolution. The demonstration of 70,000 citizens on October 9, 1989 is considered the main reason for the overthrow of the SED dictatorship that prevailed at the time. The Museum in the "Runden Ecke" is the former district administration of the Stasi and still shows in a permanent exhibition how things used to be done there. The Zeitgeschichtliches Forum offers supporting exhibitions that document the reunification process, among other things. So there is plenty to discover for history buffs!
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The mass has been read
It's not exactly rare to hear this phrase in Leipzig. Known as a trade fair city, Leipzig hosts a large number of trade fairs with a wide variety of themes and content year after year. The Neue Messegelände has a total of five exhibition halls with over 111,000 square meters of covered exhibition space and 70,000 square meters of open exhibition space. In addition, the Congress Center Leipzig is probably one of the most modern congress and conference centers in Europe. Impressive figures that are also underlined by the steadily increasing interest of visitors in projects such as the Leipzig Book Fair.
Leisure activities en masse
In addition to the many cultural opportunities, you can of course also spend your free time in Leipzig in other ways. Shopping opportunities can be found above all in the city center:
A shopping experience of a special kind is offered by Leipzig Central Station. It is not only the largest terminus station in Europe, but with the PROMENADEN Hauptbahnhof Leipzig also has over 142 stores and restaurants. The diverse offering with a focus on fashion, food, consumer electronics and a comprehensive range of services inspires not only us, but also the 100,000 daily visitors. A huge shopping paradise awaits many (transit) travelers as soon as they arrive at Leipzig Central Station, making the shopping center a meeting place for people from the region and a popular destination for visitors from all parts of Germany . Here strolling and feasting on three floors is a real pleasure!
The passages and courtyards invite you to stroll and store thanks to their ambience. Take a look at the Mädler Passage, where you will find Auerbachs Keller, among others. Speck's Hof and the Höfe am Brühl are also worth a visit. If you are visiting Leipzig with your family, you should definitely stop by the Leipzig Zoo , one of the most beautiful zoos in Europe. Elephants, giraffes and penguins are among the animals that live here. Just outside Leipzig is the theme park Belantis. Fun, games and adventure are guaranteed here, making it perfect for an exciting family day out.
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Impressive buildings
If Leipzig is known for one thing, it is for its beautiful buildings. Numerous architectural masterpieces rise up into the sky here. One example is the Völkerschlachtdenkmal, which at 91 meters high and covering an area of four hectares is one of the largest monuments in Europe. It is also worth taking a look at the Neue Rathaus, which boasts the tallest town hall tower in the whole of Germany at 114 meters. The city's churches also make for an impressive sight. A visit to Leipzig should include at least one detour to the Thomaskirche and the Nikolaikirche. If you climb the stairs to the church towers, you are guaranteed a wonderful view over the city.
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Young creative Leipzig
They are artistic, productive and full of ideas: more and more young people are coming to Leipzig to give free rein to their creativity and realize their ideas. Part of the up-and-coming urban scene can definitely be found in Plagwitz. Also known as the modern artists' quarter, it attracts students, artists and start-ups almost magically. The site of the old cotton mill is now home to numerous galleries and exhibitions, creating a creative art center over the years. Renovated residential buildings and old architectural monuments are also part of the repertoire of this creative, up-and-coming district. We say: You haven't really seen Leipzig until you've strolled through our beautiful Plagwitz!
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Leipzig loves art
Attention art lovers: If you didn't already know, Leipzig is one of Germany's art meccas. Whether you follow in the footsteps of the scene at the Spinnerei, the Kunstkraftwerk or the Tapetenwerk or visit the old masters at the Museum of Fine Arts: The city offers numerous opportunities and supports a variety of projects through targeted funding.
On your next visit, why not take a look at the museums at GRASSI: At GRASSI Museum of Applied Arts, the GRASSI Museum für Völkerkunde zu Leipzig and also in the GRASSI Museum für Musikinstrumente there are exciting insights into various thematic areas. At the GRASSI Museum of Applied Arts, visitor-friendly opening hours (for example, Wednesdays are always open until 8 pm!) ensure flexibility - exhibitions can also be visited during the week in the evening. Regularly changing special exhibitionsen also provide plenty of variety. A special highlight: under the label ART AFTER WORK more event offers take place at GRASSI at the end of the day. Special guided tours, workshops and activities also attract visitors to the museum in the evening.
Do you like music and want to find out why Leipzig is known as the City of Music? Then we can warmly recommend a visit to the Mendelssohn House and the Schumann House warmly recommend.
In the Mendelssohn House, the work and creativity of the famous musician Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy during his time in Leipzig is honored on three floors. Among other things, you can also visit a recreation of his former apartment. With a bit of luck, you can also attend one of the great live concerts. Just check the calendar of events of the house beforehand.
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Experience nature in and around Leipzig
Green spaces in a big city? It's possible in Leipzig! Hardly any other city has so much nature to offer. Parks, rivers, lakes - you won't be short of any of this in Leipzig. Right in the city center, for example, you can stroll through the Johannapark, which in turn directly adjoins the Clara-Zetkin-Park. Or you can simply stroll along the White Elster, which runs through the south-western part of Leipzig. Particularly recommended in summer: the Leipzig Neuseenland. There is no better place to relax in warm temperatures than on the beaches of Lake Cospuden,Lake Markkleebergor Kulkwitzer See. Or you simply explore Leipzig via its many waterways, such as the Karl-Heine-Kanal? Whether by canoe or rowing boat - the water trips give you the opportunity to discover impressive cityscapes, bridges and other industrial architecture from a completely new perspective. A unique experience!
Sleepless through the night
Sleep in peace at night? Not in Leipzig! As in any other major city, nightlife plays an important role here too. The many clubs, pubs and events are particularly popular with the younger crowd. The pubs in the Drallewatsch - also known as Barfußgässchen - are also particularly popular Gottschedstraße, Karl-Heine-Straße or Karl-Liebknecht-Straße, affectionately Karli called. Afterwards, Leipzigers are often drawn to the Moritzbastei, one of the largest student clubs in Germany. An evening after work can be a bit longer than usual.
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Hidden Leipzig
In addition to the many well-known places in Leipzig, there are also those that are only known to real connoisseurs. Magical places, buildings, restaurants, streets and much more that reflect the unique flair of Leipzig.
If you want to explore Leipzig off the beaten track, you should take a look at Hidden Leipzig! Here you'll find secret places off the beaten tourist track that even some Leipzig residents probably don't know about yet.
We hope that we have been able to give you a few suggestions and reasons to visit our beautiful city. See you soon!
You still have questions? Then get in touch with us!
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